Lotus | Mini gouache original painting

Lotus is one of my favourite flower. I really love how this one has turned out. I still don’t know the difference between lotus and water lilly. Are they both the same?

I painted this using reference from the photo from pinterest. I like that I added the line details on the petals of the flower.

Medium : Gouache

Paper : 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper

Size : 9 x 9 cm